When I purchased this, I bought both the loose and pressed powders. I LOVE the loose version. But this pressed version, isn't the same as the loose powder. It is hard to get, what feels like, adequate product out of the pan. As much as I've tried to sweep my brush over the pressed compact, I get next to nothing on my brush/face. It doesn't feel like it has the same texture or finish on the skin, as the loose version. I tried applying with the flat piece of white velvet-y material, which came with the compact. No luck, but i keep this compact in my purse for "emergencies" or the mirror. Try the loose version! You won't be sorry